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Elephant Rest Udawalawa

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Udawalawe National Park

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool
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International cuisine
Porch
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Terrace
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Udawalawa is home to Elephant Rest Udawalawa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Udawalawe National Park and Duwili Ella Waterfall. Horton Plains National Park and Sinharaja Forest Reserve are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Madunagala Hot Spring - 46 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 48 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 54 min drive - 57.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bathgedara Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ali Mankada Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Dilrukshi - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Hotel near Udawalawe National Park
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Elephant Rest Udawalawa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Elephant Rest Udawalawa boast perks, such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Property Registration Number U/SEWANA/1555

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Rest Udawalawa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is Elephant Rest Udawalawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Elephant Rest Udawalawa located?

Situated in Udawalawa, this hotel is steps from Udawalawe National Park.

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Elephant Rest Udawalawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely little place to stay for the night. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff were so kind and lovely, the home cooked food was some of the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. They also arranged a safari for us, we had a jeep to ourselves, and saw many animals (elephants, monkeys, mongoose). All in all a fabulous experience, and incredible value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil au top, on est reçu avec un jus de fruit fraîchement fait, les chambres sont spacieuses, avec une petite terrasse et un salon de jardin en bois, 1 gel douche, 1 shampooing et 1 lotion lime/cinnamon dans la salle de bain, un espace détente avec un terrain de badminton, des échecs et une piscine très agréable, les repas sont préparés minutes et avec attention, prix très corrects. Emplacement idéal à - de 10' du parc. Des hôtes en or, une bouteille d'eau donnée quand je suis partie à 5h45 pour mon safari (ils peuvent vous l'organiser), à midi, Ils m'ont proposé le petit déjeuner si est inclus mais que je n'avais pas pris et le bus pour aller vers Tangalle passe devant chez eux, mais sur à un blocage, la dame m'a gentiment emmenée en scooter jusqu'à la station suivant et s'est assurée que je suis bien dans le bus. Des gens adorables. Allez-y les yeux fermés !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kuang Yin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Henriette

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfekt för en övernattning om man ska på safari. Litet hotell där ägarna fixar allt, boende, vilken mat man vill, safari, frukostpaket, taxi. Det är bara att fråga, mannen som driver hotellet är otroligt hjälpsam och trevlig!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari Haugland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 von 111

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hosts were very friendly, hospitable and organised safari trip. Room was spacious but there were many insects!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm hospitality and excellent Sri Lankan food in the Uda Walawe National Park
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

TM, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their dinner and breakfast were good. The safari jeep was very useful and cheaper than others. The room was very basic but clean and enough for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ektoras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay if you’re planning to go on safari. Value for money. Competitive safari prices offered by the host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra för en natt om man skall på safari

En liten lodge med enbart tre rum som drivs av en familj. Då vi var ensamma där just den natten fick vi välja själva när vi ville ha middag och frukost (vet inte hur det funkar annars). Vi skulle ut på safari tidigt så vi fick frukosten i ett paket att ta med. Det fanns ingen meny till middag, så vi fick äta det som bjöds, men det vär väldigt gott. Det finns inget att göra i närheten förutom att ta safari i nationalparken, men om man bara är där för safarin en natt funkar det bra. De har även en safarijeep och de erbjöd 3h-tur för ~8000LKR (~$45USD). Det enda vi kan klaga på var att wi-fi var ganska dåligt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Alexandra, Suomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely! Only minus part was the bathroom that needed to be updated . The stuff were really helpful and nice! Really relaxing place. Would come again! Love the peace of silence.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice guesthouse close to the safari park

My wife and I stayed at Elephant Rest Udawalawa for one night. The room was clean and comfortable and well put together. We had dinner and breakfast at the guesthouse and both were very tasty and generous portions. We were able to book our safari at the guesthouse and also our onward taxi to Mirissa. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall we were happy with our stay and we would recommend this guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty, dusty, needs Maintaining

We had booked a 2 night stay due to the good reviews, and with the intention to go on the 'value for money' safari trip. Our taxi dropped us off midday, there was no one on reception to greet us. No water, tea, or refreshment of any kind. However, a maid told us we could go into our allocated room. This had not been prepared recently, as I found a dead lizard and dead flies in the bathroom. Apart from that the room and bed looked clean. We decided to cut our stay down to one night, do the safari that evening (which was great), then move to another hotel 10km away which was cheaper, lovely and clean, and had a swimming pool. Thank you to Hotels.com for sorting out a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019